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SH59 OBA

2009 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,491 mi
Last recorded65,491 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class63,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 65,491 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 60,919 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 54,221 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 54,061 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 48,974 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 41,038 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,949 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 32,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 31,883 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 31,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 29,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,541 miles

plastic under tray some components not checked

Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,878 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 15,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 10,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 8,326 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 8,326 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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SH59 OBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 63,922 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH59 OBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH59 OBA?

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What year was SH59 OBA registered?

SH59 OBA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is SH59 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 OBA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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